Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The States Of ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia , Wisconsin And The District Of Columbia, During The Coating Process Of The Fuel Filler Tube Assembly, An Insufficient Amount Of Coating May Have Been Applied At The Lower Mounting Bracket. This Could Result In An Opening In The Coating Which Can Allow Water To Enter And Make Contact With The Bare Metal Of The Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
INFINITI
Model Of Vehicle
QX4
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
07V435000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
This May Result In Surface Rust But Not Perforation Of The Tube. However, In Those Areas Of The Country Which Use Heavy Concentrations Of Road Salt In The Winter, If A Mixture Of Snow/Water And Salt Makes Contact With The Bare Metal, Corrosion May Occur To A Degree Which Results In Perforation Of The Tube. In This Case Fuel Leakage May Occur When Filling The Tank. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Filler Tube Assembly With A New One With An Improved Coating Process. The Recall Began On November 26, 2007. Owners May Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970524
End Of Manufacture
20010724
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
372250
Date Owners Notified
20071126
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070918